Obama Divorce Story: New Book Claims Michelle Nearly Left Barack in 2000

The controversial new biography of President Barack Obama claims that his wife, Michelle Obama, planned to leave the future president in 2000.

Is the divorce story real? Is anything in the book?

The unauthorized biography, which Klein claims is based on nearly 200 interviews, has been dismissed by presidential spokesperson Eric Schultz.

"Ed Klein has a proven history of reckless fabrication in order to sell books," he said. "Nobody in their right mind would believe the nonsense in this one."

Nevertheless, the Obama divorce story is the latest revelation in the book - which also discusses his ex Genevieve Cook - to generate major buzz.

In The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House, out this week, Klein claims the divorce nearly happened eight years into the Obamas' marriage.

After Obama failed to listen to his wife's warnings in challenging Bobby Rush for his U.S. House seat in 2000 and got creamed, their relationship cooled.

“During the dark days that followed his defeat, he turned to Michelle for comfort. But she was in no mood for sympathy," Klein reportedly writes.

"He had refused to listen to her warnings about taking on Rush."

The primary left them in debt and (Read more...)

Jeremiah Wright: Obama Pastor May Be Subject of New Attack Ads

President Barack Obama's ties to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his controversial former pastor, may be the subject of a new ad campaign by a conservative political action committee intent on ousting him in this November's election.

A conservative super PAC is considering an advertising plan to "do what John McCain would not let us do" during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Obama's ties to Jeremiah Wright and his inflammatory rhetoric nearly derailed his bid for the presidency during the Democratic primary, but Obama cut ties with his one-time spiritual adviser, hung on against Hillary Clinton, then defeated McCain.

McCain, honorably, demanded the Wright-Obama angle not be used in any campaign ads during the election. This time around? All bets are off.

With campaign finance reform all but eliminated by the Supreme Court, super PACs can spend whatever they want to run whatever they want.

To that end, Chicago Cubs owner Joe Ricketts commissioned a $10 million plan, known as "The Defeat of Barack Hussein Obama: The Ricketts Plan to End His Spending for Good," to help ensure the President's defeat.

According to a copy of the plan obtained by the New York Times, the group is looking to expose ties between (Read more...)

Jeremiah Wright: Obama Pastor May Be Subject of New Attack Ads

President Barack Obama's ties to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his controversial former pastor, may be the subject of a new ad campaign by a conservative political action committee intent on ousting him in this November's election.

A conservative super PAC is considering an advertising plan to "do what John McCain would not let us do" during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Obama's ties to Jeremiah Wright and his inflammatory rhetoric nearly derailed his bid for the presidency during the Democratic primary, but Obama cut ties with his one-time spiritual adviser, hung on against Hillary Clinton, then defeated McCain.

McCain, honorably, demanded the Wright-Obama angle not be used in any campaign ads during the election. This time around? All bets are off.

With campaign finance reform all but eliminated by the Supreme Court, super PACs can spend whatever they want to run whatever they want.

To that end, Chicago Cubs owner Joe Ricketts commissioned a $10 million plan, known as "The Defeat of Barack Hussein Obama: The Ricketts Plan to End His Spending for Good," to help ensure the President's defeat.

According to a copy of the plan obtained by the New York Times, the group is looking to expose ties between (Read more...)

Obama Bumps The MTV Video Music Awards Up An Hour Earlier

MTV does not want to risk losing any viewers to Barack Obama and has decided to start the Video Music Awards an hour earlier on September 6th, the same day as the Democratic National Convention.

The show was originally scheduled to run from 9-11pm, but since the democratic nominee traditionally delivers an acceptance speech at 10pm, the network decided to bump the show up an hour so it runs 8-10pm instead.

At least MTV's younger viewers can get an extra hour of sleep before waking up for school the next day. Parents rejoice!

[Image via WENN.]

George Clooney Gives Man’s Best Friend Some Loving [PHOTOS]

Actor George Clooney was spotted giving some sugar to his new best friend on the set of an Italian TV commercial on the beach in Malibu, California yesterday (May 15). Filming Italian TV commercials, movies, raising money for Barack Obama; when does George have the time to rest? Speaking of the Obama fundraiser, a former [...]

George Clooney Gives Man’s Best Friend Some Loving [PHOTOS]

Actor George Clooney was spotted giving some sugar to his new best friend on the set of an Italian TV commercial on the beach in Malibu, California yesterday (May 15). Filming Italian TV commercials, movies, raising money for Barack Obama; when does George have the time to rest? Speaking of the Obama fundraiser, a former [...]

Barack Obama Jokes With David Beckham About Underwear Line, Experience [PHOTOS]

President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport’s biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday, remarking that British soccer player David Beckham had a knack for combining athletic prowess with commercial appeal. The quip came as the president congratulated Beckham and his teammates of the Los Angeles Galaxy, who defeated the Houston Dynamo [...]

Barack Obama Jokes With David Beckham About Underwear Line, Experience [PHOTOS]

President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport’s biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday, remarking that British soccer player David Beckham had a knack for combining athletic prowess with commercial appeal. The quip came as the president congratulated Beckham and his teammates of the Los Angeles Galaxy, who defeated the Houston Dynamo [...]

Clay Aiken Is A Baller, Faces The Nation To Talk Gay Marriage

LOVE. HIM.

We are starting to see what the Claymates see in their hero, Clay Aiken!!

The openly gay singer came on CBS's Face the Nation over the weekend to talk about North Carolina's Amendment One AND the President's endorsement of marriage equality.

Clay spoke eloquently as he dropped knowledge about the sentiments the citizens of his home state have toward gay marriage.

He told the political commentators:

"The polls in North Carolina show that over 60 percent of North Carolinians actually support some recognition for same-sex couples, be it civil unions or domestic partnerships. As North Carolinians see what it's done, and what it will do, I think they will support the fact that President Obama did speak out on principal...I think we'd like to see politicians speak out on principle a little bit more."

DAMN STRAIGHT! Well, not straight. LOL!

There is something SEKSI about a man that stands up for what he believes in and knows his shiz!

PRESS PLAY to see the American Idol runner-up in action (above)!

Clay Aiken Is A Baller, Faces The Nation To Talk Gay Marriage

LOVE. HIM.

We are starting to see what the Claymates see in their hero, Clay Aiken!!

The openly gay singer came on CBS's Face the Nation over the weekend to talk about North Carolina's Amendment One AND the President's endorsement of marriage equality.

Clay spoke eloquently as he dropped knowledge about the sentiments the citizens of his home state have toward gay marriage.

He told the political commentators:

"The polls in North Carolina show that over 60 percent of North Carolinians actually support some recognition for same-sex couples, be it civil unions or domestic partnerships. As North Carolinians see what it's done, and what it will do, I think they will support the fact that President Obama did speak out on principal...I think we'd like to see politicians speak out on principle a little bit more."

DAMN STRAIGHT! Well, not straight. LOL!

There is something SEKSI about a man that stands up for what he believes in and knows his shiz!

PRESS PLAY to see the American Idol runner-up in action (above)!